1.Think about the different ways that people use the wind.You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat.Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources,as well as one of the oldest.Something shows that windmills(风车) began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC.They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s,when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.
For many centuries,people used windmills to make wheat into flour(面粉) or get water from deep underground.When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s,people living in faraway areas began to use them to produce electricity.This allowed them to have electric lights and radio.However,by the 1940s when electricity was available to people in almost all areas of the United States,windmills were hardly used.
During the 1970s,people started becoming more cared about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity.People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would run out one day.Then,wind was rediscovered,though it means higher costs.Today,there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind
1.From the first paragraph,what can we know about wind and windmills?C
A.Wind is the cleanest,richest and newest power source.
B.Windmills were first introduced to Middle East during 1100s.
C.Windmills were used in ancient Iran in the 7th Century BC.
D.Armies used windmills in Europe and the Middle East.
2.What did people use windmills to do for many centuries?A
A.To help make flour from wheat.
B.To help get water from the river.
C.To help make electric lights.
D.To help dig wells in faraway areas.
3.When were the windmills used to produce electricity in some places?D
A.In the 1100s
B.In the 1940s
C.In the 1970s
D.In the 1800s
4.Why was wind rediscovered during the 1970s?C
A.Because coal and gas had been used up.
B.Because it was cheaper to produce electricity.
C.Because it's cleaner than other sources.
D.Because it could only be used in faraway areas.
5.What is the best title for this passenger?A
A.The clean and rich wind power
B.Windmills were used everywhere
C.The development of the wind power
D.Windmills and the heavy pollution.
分析 本文介绍了风能及风能运用的情况.在能源短缺的今天,作为最为洁净、丰富的风能,一定会对我们的生活作出极大的贡献.
解答 1.C细节理解题.根据Something shows that windmills(风车) began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC.可知古伊朗早在公元前七世纪开始使用风车,故答案为:C.
2.A细节理解题.根据For many centuries,people used windmills to make wheat into flour(面粉) or get water from deep underground可知许多世纪以来,人们使用风车把小麦磨成面粉或把水从地下深处抽出来,故答案为:A.
3.D细节理解题.根据When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s,people living in faraway areas began to use them to produce electricity.可知十九世纪末有了电之后,人们又用其发电,故答案为:D.
4.C细节理解题.根据During the 1970s,people started becoming more cared about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity.可知二十世纪七十年代人们意识到烧煤和气发电会污染环境,所以应该多用风能,故答案为:C.
5.A标题归纳题.根据Think about the different ways that people use the wind及文章内容可知本文介绍了风能及风能运用的情况,故答案为:A.
点评 做题时要在理解好文意的基础上,与题目有机的结合,从文章中找到相关细节性的句子与选项细细比对,进行选择或推理判断,找出符合文章内容的正确答案.做题注意灵活,有时可采用排除法或直选法确定出最终答案.